Idris Elba Fans Shocked to Learn 'Luther' Actor Tested Positive for Coronavirus
The world is currently preoccupied with the ongoing coronavirus crisis. In recent days, many [...]
Important to Share
Thanks for sharing. People need to understand anyone can be affected and you don't have to be symptomatic to spread the virus. Best wishes!
— Monica Sanchez (@moniconga) March 16, 2020
One fan responded to Elba's message by thanking him for sharing his story. They also noted how important it is for him to acknowledge that even those without apparent symptoms can still be diagnosed with the virus.
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Idris, your video was important and greatly appreciated. Now, it's important that you keep updating us on your condition and recovery. Be well fast.
— JohnRJohnson (@JohnRJohnson) March 16, 2020
Another fan noted that Elba's video was "important and greatly appreciated." They added that they hope that the actor will get better soon.
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Take care of yourself, bruh. Thanks for sharing. ✊🏿🕉
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) March 16, 2020
Elba's message even saw actor Sterling K. Brown weighing in on the news. The This Is Us star responded to the tweet by writing that he hopes that Elba will take care of himself and get well soon.
prevnextFans Are Not Alright
FIRST TOM HANKS AND NOW IDRIS ELBA TOO?? I HATE IT HERE pic.twitter.com/ipz6ECKcB5
— emily (@starksyndrome) March 16, 2020
Fans were more than shocked to hear that Elba had tested positive for the virus. As one fan noted on Twitter, after the news about Tom Hanks also being diagnosed with the illness, it's almost too much for everyone to handle to hear that another favorite star, Elba, has it, too.
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— Laura Clawson (@laura_clawson) March 16, 2020
Yet another fan responded to the news of Elba's diagnosis by expressing their shock on Twitter. One fan even utilized a gif of Steve Carell's Michael Scott to showcased exactly how they felt about the news.
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Nooooo...oh keep strong, man.
— Huxley (@Hupsefladder) March 16, 2020
Clearly, many fans were shocked to hear the news about Elba amidst this escalating crisis. As one Twitter user aptly put it, they urged the Pacific Rim actor to "keep strong."
prevnextNot Idris Elba
Oh no not Idris Elba 💔 pic.twitter.com/vd6ujLZRoS
— Volqx (@volqx) March 16, 2020
Fans were heartbroken to learn the news about Elba's diagnosis, as one fan even exemplified by using a heartbreak emoji on Twitter in response to the news. As the actor noted in his video, he will be sure to keep his fans updated on his condition as he deals with this illness.
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